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E337 KDL

1988 Volkswagen Lt

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,175 mi
Last recorded196,175 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1988 Volkswagen Lt129,942 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE337 KDL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 196,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement no play but wrong bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r bearing noisey

play in steering box

Fail 28 Jul 2020 197,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r bearing noisey

o/s/r brake binding

play in steering box

Pass 2 Aug 2019 196,175 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 195,767 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 194,661 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 193,050 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 193,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2013 191,817 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 188,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 188,115 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 186,948 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 184,788 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 182,852 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 180,765 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 180,692 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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E337 KDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 129,942 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E337 KDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E337 KDL registered?

E337 KDL is a 1988 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 16 May 1988.

Is E337 KDL safe to buy?

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